Food For Fines

Pirates, do you have unpaid citations?

The Student Government Association (SGA), Williams-Ross Purple Pantry (CLCE),  and Parking and Transportation would like to share information about a new initiative - Food For Fines to support the Williams-Ross Purple Pantry, while providing a cheaper opportunity to pay parking citations.  

      ***Please note that donations can only be accepted during the donation period of November 11 - 22, 2024.

 How it Works

• You can pay for your parking citation in full by bringing non-perishable food or hygiene items to one of our donation locations on campus.
• Each food item is worth $5 towards your citation and the citation must be paid in full; partial payments will not be accepted.
  • For Example, a citation worth $35 may be paid using 7 items.
• What not to donate
  • Expired Food
  • Damaged, dented, rusty, leaky, unlabeled or opened packages/cans
  • Glass Jars
• Not all tickets qualify for this program
  • Tampering with University Equipment
  • Shared Permit or Tow Violation
  • Parking in Reserved Space, Grass, or Sidewalk
  • Parked in Fire Lane or ADA Space Violation
  • Transfer Citations

When and Where

• The program runs in two phases: November 11-22, 2024.
  • You can donate food at the ECU Parking Office (305 E. 10th Street, Greenville, NC 27858) or the ECU Health Sciences Parking Office (ECU Parking & Transportation Services, 600 Moye Blvd., Health Sciences Student Center, Room 224).
  • Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM
• Main Campus Student Center Tabling
  • November 11th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM
  • November 20th from 12:00PM – 2:00PM
  • November 21st from 10:00AM – 12:00PM
• Health Sciences Campus Student Center Tabling
  • November 12th from 10:00AM – 12:00PM

What to Donate

• Breakfast items (individual cups of cereal, breakfast bars, oatmeal cups, etc.)
• Healthy Snacks (popcorn, granola bars, crackers)
• Fruit cups/Canned Fruit
• Rice
• Canned meat (tuna, chicken)
• Taco meal kits
• Pasta
• Seasonings
• Hygiene items
• Household items (trash bags, paper plates, plastic utensils)
• Gluten free options
• Vegan options
• Vegetarian options

Should you have any questions related to Food for Fines please feel free to stop by the ECU Parking Office (305 E. 10th Street) or parking@ecu.edu